CHESS PROGRAMS

 PK-8th

YOUR BEST CHESS (YBC) delivers a Chess experience like no other.  Our name defines who we are, what we do, how we do it and who we do it for--every student, every class, every semester, every scholastic tournament and every camp.  Our approach is based on 60 years of combined playing/teaching experience--training Chess students of all ages and skill levels.  The YBC program is designed to challenge every student.  We have developed a fun, interesting, proven, interactive curriculum--including class tournaments--enhancing the skills necessary to succeed in both Chess and life's daily challenges.  Are you ready?

 
 
 
 

Our objectives for ALL "Your Best Chess" students:

Have fun! ThinkReason, and Problem-Solve! Learn Chess! Improve One’s Game! Play in tournaments to gauge one’s progress!

 
 
 

Our Programs

 
 

CAMPS

We offer Half-Day camps each summer at a variety of locations.


 

CLASSES

Our classes engage every skill level at local elementary and middle schools.


 
 

TOURNAMENTS

We offer an outstanding Area-Wide Tournament each year in late April.

 
 

Sign up for a Your Best Chess camp next Summer!

Your Best Chess provides camps during the months of June, July and August.  All camps are Half-Day for a three-hour period. Our camps run in the morning (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.).  No matter the skill level (Complete Beginner to Advanced), students will have an exciting time as they: Learn the game of Chess, develop new strategies/skills, gain self-confidence, enjoy a great "class tournament" experience, and tap into their amazing brains WITHOUT the use of a "screen"! YBC Camps are fun, interesting and challenging...no boredom will be found at any of our camps! Summer 2024 info below:

 
 

SUMMER CAMPS 2024!!!

(Click your city, state for camp flyer/details)

Rising 1st - 8th Graders


2022 CAMP MEMORIES


2022 VIRGINIA SUMMER CAMP

2022 MARYLAND SUMMER CAMP

 

2022 TEXAS SUMMER CAMP

 
 

Sign up for an “In-Person” YBC class in your area.

Every one-hour class consists of a structured lesson for all four (4) of our identifiable skill levels. Each group is given ample time to play actual games. We try to make each class as fun, interesting and challenging as possible. Plenty of time is allocated for questions and answers at the end of each class to reinforce what has been taught that day.

Our final class in every session is what we refer to as "Tournament Medal Day". All of our chess players will engage in a three-round tournament followed by the presentation of medal that everyone will have earned! That’s right…each student will be rewarded with a medal by simply demonstrating that they are actively learning chess! What could serve as a better learning environment?

 

SPRING 2024 classes:

Montgomery County, MD

FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC schools, VA

ALEXANDRIA, VA


 
 
 

SPRING 2024

(Morning or afternoon class)

Tuesday Afternoons (4:05-5:05 p.m.)

Apr. 9 - May 28

Bush Hill Elementary School (Alexandria, VA)

Wednesday Mornings (7:50-8:50 a.m.)

Apr. 17 - June 5

Bush Hill Elementary School (Alexandria, VA)

 

SPRING 2024

Tuesday Mornings (7:45-8:45 a.m.)

April 9 - May 28

Clermont Elementary School (Alexandria, VA)


SPRING 2024

Thursday Afternoons (3:45-4:45 p.m.)

March 21 - May 9

Covenant Life School (Gaithersburg, MD)


SRING 2024

Friday Afternoons (3:20-4:20 p.m.)

April 5 - May 24

Fellowship Christian School (Germantown, MD)


SRING 2024 Mini-Session

Wednesday Afternoons (4:10-5:10 p.m.)

May 8 - June 5

Rose Hill Elementary School (Alexandria, VA)


Want to begin a "Your Best Chess" program in your school or church?

SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, April 6, 2024

YBC’s Area-Wide Scholastic Tournament

Your Best Chess offers an outstanding Area-Wide Five-Round Tournament each year in April.  Tournaments are a phenomenal experience for any youngster--offering wonderful growth/learning opportunities. We strongly encourage this type of participation for both individuals and teams!!!

PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS FROM THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA ARE REPRESENTED IN EACH TOURNament. HOWEVER, IT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRANTS TO BE CURRENT YBC STUDENTS.

 

Memorable Moments from YBC’s

Washington Metropolitan Area-Wide Scholastic Tournament

April 23, 2022…

A sensational experience for all!


HOW TO PAY FOR EVENTS

 
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Contact Us

The YOUR BEST CHESS Team

Phone:

Dr. Barry H. Oring (Dr. B)—Owner/Head Instructor

(240) 687-7655

Ms. Ferry Pattipeilohy—Instructor

(240) 330-2345

Monika Cohen—Program Coordinator

(619) 857-6273

 

Email:  YourBestChess2016@gmail.com